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Base Stats for Articuno
HP
90
Atk
85
Def
85
SpA
125
SpD
100
Spe
95
Best Moves for Articuno
Distortozona
66.215%
Ventoincoda
58.870%
Terascoppio
57.250%
Sguardo Gelido
39.453%
Palla Ombra
34.007%
Eterelama
31.339%
Vastenergia
30.234%
Protezione
22.799%
Tifone
16.792%
Forzantica
14.690%
Raggiro
8.381%
Other
19.970%
Best Teammates for Articuno
Best Items for Articuno
Covert Cloak
30.486%
Ferropalla
19.679%
Focalnastro
15.818%
Cucchiaio torto
7.955%
Fifasfera
7.845%
Lentiscelta
7.642%
Assorbisfera
6.281%
Other
4.294%
Best Abilities for Articuno
Tenacia
100.000%
Best EV Spreads for Articuno
Modesta
244/
0/
0/
68/
0/
196
26.460%
Quieta
252/
0/
12/
204/
36/
0
18.857%
Timida
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
17.732%
Vivace
252/
0/
0/
4/
252/
0
14.351%
Timida
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
6.991%
Modesta
244/
0/
4/
156/
4/
100
2.783%
Type Matchups for Articuno
Weak
Electric
2x
Ice
2x
Rock
2x
Ghost
2x
Dark
2x
Resist
Fighting
1/4x
Grass
1/2x
Psychic
1/2x
Immune
Ground
0x
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Articuno in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I?
The top moves for Articuno in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I are Distortozona (66.215%), Ventoincoda (58.870%), Terascoppio (57.250%), Sguardo Gelido (39.453%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Articuno?
Articuno synergizes well with Zacian-Crowned (30.781%), Indeedee-F (29.364%), Flutter Mane (27.099%), Chien-Pao (26.095%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Articuno?
The most popular items for Articuno are Covert Cloak (30.486%), Ferropalla (19.679%), Focalnastro (15.818%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Articuno?
The most common abilities for Articuno are Tenacia (100.000%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Articuno?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Articuno?
The most common EV spread for Articuno is Modesta with 244/0/0/68/0/196 (26.460% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
What is Articuno weak to and resistant against?
Articuno is weak to Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Rock (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Fighting (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).
Is Articuno good in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I?
Articuno is currently ranked in the VGC 2025 Regulation Set I metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlaze Assault VestRocky HelmetSafety GogglesRoom Service Sitrus Berry Covert Cloak Other Fake OutKnock OffFlare BlitzParting ShotU-turnWill-O-WispTauntOther
47.67%
Miraidon electricdragonHadron EngineChoice ScarfChoice SpecsAssault VestLife Orb Covert Cloak Other Electro DriftVolt SwitchDraco MeteorSnarlDazzling GleamProtect Other
42.62%
Calyrex-Shadow psychicghostLife OrbFocus SashChoice SpecsSpell Tag Covert Cloak Spooky Plate Leftovers Other Astral BarrageProtectPsychicNasty PlotPollen PuffEncoreDraining KissExpanding Force Will-O-Wisp Calm Mind Shadow Ball Trick Tera Blast Other
36.90%
Zamazenta-Crowned fightingsteelDauntless ShieldRusted ShieldBody PressProtectWide GuardHeavy SlamImprisonIron HeadOther
34.05%
Urshifu fightingwaterUnseen FistFocus SashChoice ScarfChoice BandMystic WaterOther Surging StrikesAqua JetClose CombatU-turnDetectTauntProtectOther
29.94%
Calyrex-Ice psychiciceClear AmuletLeftoversNever-Melt IceChoice Band Sitrus Berry Assault Vest Other Glacial LanceTrick RoomProtectHigh HorsepowerLeech SeedImprison Close Combat Icicle Crash Other
29.23%
Rillaboom grassGrassy SurgeOvergrow Assault VestMiracle Seed Other Fake OutGrassy GlideU-turnWood HammerOther
25.70%
Chien-Pao darkiceSword of RuinFocus SashLife OrbAssault Vest Safety Goggles Other ProtectSucker PunchIce SpinnerIcicle CrashTauntSacred SwordIce ShardCrunchRuinationOther
21.01%
Furiatonante electricdragonProtosynthesisBooster EnergyLife OrbMagnetAssault VestZap Plate Other ThunderclapThunderboltProtectDraco MeteorDragon PulseSnarl Other
16.76%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Covert CloakFocus SashAbility Shield Mental Herb Other TailwindMoonblastEncoreLight ScreenFake TearsTauntEndeavorDazzling Gleam Protect Other
16.37%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Rocky HelmetMental HerbCovert Cloak Sitrus Berry Other SporeRage PowderProtectPollen PuffSludge BombOther
15.83%
Grimmsnarl darkfairyPranksterFrisk Pickpocket Light ClayCovert CloakOther Light ScreenSpirit BreakReflectThunder WaveFake OutScary FaceFoul PlayParting Shot Other
15.06%
Kyogre waterDrizzleMystic WaterChoice ScarfAssault VestChoice Specs Covert Cloak Splash Plate Leftovers Power Lens Other Water SpoutOrigin PulseProtectHydro PumpThunderIce BeamTera Blast Other
14.84%
Volcarona bugfireFlame BodySwarm LeftoversElectric SeedRocky HelmetCovert Cloak Grassy Seed Other ProtectQuiver DanceFiery DanceStruggle BugGiga DrainFlamethrowerRage PowderTailwindOther
14.47%
Smeargle normalMoodyTechnicianOwn Tempo Focus SashOther Follow MeSporeFake OutDecorateWide GuardSpiky ShieldOther
14.05%
Landorus groundflyingSheer ForceSand Force Life OrbChoice Scarf Focus Sash Other Earth PowerSludge BombProtectSandsear StormTauntSubstituteOther
13.60%
Tornadus flyingPranksterDefiant Covert CloakSharp BeakRocky HelmetFocus Sash Mental Herb Sky Plate Other TailwindBleakwind StormTauntProtectRain DanceOther
12.84%
Crinealato ghostfairyProtosynthesisFocus SashBooster EnergyChoice SpecsOther MoonblastProtectIcy WindShadow BallTauntThunder WaveDazzling GleamOther
11.05%
Farigiraf normalpsychicArmor TailCud Chew Sap Sipper Electric SeedSitrus BerrySafety Goggles Mental Herb Rocky Helmet Throat Spray Other Trick RoomHelping HandFoul PlayPsychicImprisonProtectPsychic NoiseRoarAlly Switch Other
9.83%
Lunala psychicghostShadow ShieldElectric SeedPower HerbLeftoversCovert Cloak Mental Herb Grassy Seed Choice Specs Other Moongeist BeamTrick RoomWide GuardMoonblastMeteor BeamProtectExpanding ForceCalm MindOther
9.39%
Groudon groundDroughtAssault VestClear AmuletSitrus Berry Leftovers Covert Cloak Other Precipice BladesHeat CrashProtectHigh HorsepowerStone EdgeBulldozeWill-O-Wisp Rock Slide Brick Break Fire Punch Bulk Up Other
9.14%
Chi-Yu darkfireBeads of RuinChoice ScarfChoice Specs Other Heat WaveDark PulseSnarlOverheatFlamethrowerRuinationOther
8.46%
Sneasler fightingpoisonUnburdenPoison Touch Pressure Electric SeedOther Fake OutDire ClawClose CombatToxic SpikesThroat ChopAcid SprayUpper HandLow KickFeintOther
8.12%
Koraidon fightingdragonOrichalcum PulseLife OrbClear AmuletAbility ShieldPsychic Seed Choice Scarf Covert Cloak Loaded Dice Other Flare BlitzProtectFlame ChargeClose CombatCollision CourseDragon ClawU-turn Drain Punch Swords Dance Other
7.90%
Ogerpon-Cornerstone grassrockSturdyCornerstone MaskIvy CudgelFollow MeSpiky ShieldWood HammerPower WhipTauntEncore Other
7.59%
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